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English translation: routing command

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German term or phrase:	Stellbefehl
English translation:	routing command
Entered by:	Michael Timmermann

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08:16 Sep 5, 2005

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German term or phrase: Stellbefehl

Stellbefehl für einen Zug darf erst ausgegeben werden, wenn die Abfahrtzeit für dieses Signal erreicht ist.

"Signal command" or is there a more specific term?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Michael Timmermann KudoZ activity Questions: 81 (1 open) (5 closed without grading) Answers: 1
Local time: 14:24

routing command

Explanation:
On the site below, the text relates to computer-assisted operations.
The "Stellbefehl" is clearly being used in this sense, and I think it makes sense in your text as well.

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Note added at 33 mins (2005-09-05 08:49:39 GMT)
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As you probably know, "stellen" is the term used by the railway signalman for setting the points in the right direction, and also refers to signals.

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David Moore
Local time: 14:24

Grading comment

Thank you, this was a great help. The term fits perfectly in my context.
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4	routing command	David Moore
3 +1	departure order	xxxmuitoprazer

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departure order

Explanation:
order to leave,signal command,your own suggestion fits well here.

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Note added at 15 mins (2005-09-05 08:31:50 GMT)
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the whole sense of the sentence implies no train may leave BEFORE its appointed or allotted time.

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routing command

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Thank you, this was a great help. The term fits perfectly in my context.

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